System Architect - Server Hardware

ByteDance
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: mastersSkills: ["Collaboration","Technology planning"]

Own server and storage platform architecture for high-performance, low-cost, and easy-to-operate infrastructure at massive scale. Evaluate emerging computing/storage/silicon technologies via POCs and prototypes, collaborate with EE/ME/thermal, application, hardware/network/IDC teams, and deliver system-level designs that balance cost, performance, and operability. Work with industry standards bodies, technology partners, and suppliers, including international travel for evaluations.

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ByteDance
ByteDance
1 month ago

System Architect - Server Hardware

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Job Summary

Own server and storage platform architecture for high-performance, low-cost, and easy-to-operate infrastructure at massive scale. Evaluate emerging computing/storage/silicon technologies via POCs and prototypes, collaborate with EE/ME/thermal, application, hardware/network/IDC teams, and deliver system-level designs that balance cost, performance, and operability. Work with industry standards bodies, technology partners, and suppliers, including international travel for evaluations.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Evaluate emerging industry technologies, run POCs, and integrate them into infrastructure.
  • •Partner with EE/ME/Thermal teams on high-level server system design.
  • •Analyze application workload characteristics with application teams to improve performance and reduce infrastructure cost.
  • •Coordinate with Hardware, Network, and IDC teams to produce new high-level hardware system designs that balance cost, performance, and ease of operation.
  • •Work with industry consortiums and standards committees and collaborate with partners/suppliers on POC prototypes; travel internationally up to four times per year.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors.
  • •Deep understanding of computer system architecture.
  • •Demonstrated knowledge of design principles and applications of CPU, memory, SSD, and network components.
  • •Understand implementations of virtualization technology, database, distributed storage systems, and deep learning architecture.
  • •Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Education:Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors
Skills:CollaborationTechnology planning
Tech Stack:VirtualizationDatabaseDistributed storageDeep learningCPUMemorySSDNetwork

Company Brief

ByteDance
Develops consumer internet and content platforms, including TikTok and other apps for short-form video, news, and entertainment. It also builds advertising, commerce, and creator tools that connect audiences, brands, and publishers across global markets.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 2012
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